Cool
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica in December
Weather score41Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 1°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
1°C
Rain
87mm
Sun
0h
Sea
-2°C
Weather score
41
Mixed
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 87mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 0h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average -2°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December1°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to February
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December87mm average rain
December is one of Antarctic Peninsula's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary, April, June to August, and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December0 hours average sun
December is close to Antarctic Peninsula's usual sunshine level, with limited seasonal swing across the year.
Brightest monthsAll year
Sunshine stays consistently strong through the year.
Sea temperature
December-2°C average sea
December is close to Antarctic Peninsula's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
December41 weather score
December is one of Antarctic Peninsula's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.